The marquee at Express Live had an old familiar name for Saturday, Jan 28th … McGuffey Lane and their annual Zachariah’s Reunion show. The doors opened at 7 and by 7:30, 2,200+ fans had filled the venue and were ready for a night with one of their favorite bands...

When you put 12 musicians on the same stage and they’re all in the zone, magic happens. Monday night (1/23/17) at The Palace Theatre those 12 musicians, collectively known as the Tedeschi Trucks Band, brought a special kind of magic. The setlist included songs from their latest record ‘Let...

Never miss a Sunday show … taken to heart by 1,000 + Campers, fans and friends of Greensky Bluegrass as they lit up the Newport Music Hall exactly 366 days since their last show at the storied venue. The 4th stop of the Winter 2017 tour once again affirms,...

It’s always a special treat to see a talented singer/songwriter in an intimate setting … you can hear and feel the emotion, it’s more real. When there are 3 performers and they happen to be Grammy nominated and BMA award winner Ruthie Foster, Texas born legend Joe Ely and...

Greensky Bluegrass returned to Columbus Saturday evening (1/16/16) and thrilled a sold out Newport Music Hall. A GSBG show is truly an all encompassing experience and never fail to energize their fans … and Saturday was no exception. Couple the stellar musicianship with the stunning visuals from lighting director...

Michigan native Garrett Borns, fronting the band known as Borns, thrilled the sold out Newport Music Hall on Tuesday 12/15 at one of their last US tour stops for 2015. One look into the faces of the relatively young crowd and it was clear, they were fans...

Tommy Emmanuel & friends put on a show of shows this evening at the Capitol Theatre … first set was Tommy solo and it was simply incredible. This was a bucket list moment for me, first time seeing him live, won’t be the last! Didn’t mind putting the camera...

An evening of acoustic brilliance at the historic Lincoln Theatre with Ohio’s own Over the Rhine. Karin Bergquist, her husband Linford Detweiler and guitarist/mandolinist extraordinaire Brad Meinerding had the audience in the palms of their hands for 2 hours of story telling, incredible music (including reality Christmas songs …...

Ohio born (and former OSU resident) David Shaw and his tribe of New Orleans jam/soul/rock/funksters tore it up at the Newport Music Hall. From the moment they stepped on stage they had the Newport moving and the fun was just getting started. To a person, this is a band...

From the moment they stepped on the stage … Erica and the guys never took their foot off the pedal … another fine show by one of the Columbus area’s greatest bands … talent, tireless, humble and genuine!

Every now and then you run across a hidden gem … I recently enjoyed one of those nights when Nashville’s Goodbye June opened for ZZ Top at the Palace Theatre … and brought their A game … high energy, emotion filled rock/blues … great writing, vocals and musicianship …...

For a while, it was 1973 riding shotgun in Alan Niswonger’s yellow hotrod and Tres Hombres was in the tape deck (yes, that would have been an 8 track) and life was good … fast forward 42 years to The Palace Theatre and life is even better. That...

Touring behind her latest release ‘Midnight’, Grace Potter and her band put on a stellar performance at the LC on October 9th. From the moment she walked on stage she had the crowd (as well as Mikey’s Late Night Slice pizza) firmly in her grasp. Grace and the band...

One night at the LC Pavilion and the fans loved every minute as ROSIE returned to central Ohio for their annual reunion show. Mark Chatfield, Bobby Boos, Tommy T-Bone Caradonna, Ed Means, Julie Helms Neal and Carl B. Shelor were in fine form and looked like they could play...

Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery Rain at an outdoor concert always adds to the atmosphere, regardless of the act. At some shows, it adds to the overall energy, and fuels the dancing and the movement of the crowd. It makes the water irrelevant, as you would...

Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery Hailing from Scotland, a little bit of rain wasn’t going to stop Chvrches from putting on a show. Apparently it wasn’t going to stop the crowd from watching it either. Playing in front of their biggest headlining show ever, the sold...

Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery And with those three words uttered by front man Craig Owens, the crowd whipped into one of the biggest frenzies of the night. It’s concerts like these where I regret not bringing my earplugs. Usually it’s due to the bands. Tonight...

Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery Walking to the LC from a nearby parking garage, I heard the roar from the Clippers game. That combined with the brisk night lent a feeling of autumn to the air. But stepping foot inside the venue made me...

Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery The pit was jumping. The rest of the crowd was swaying in time to the music. People crowd surfing to the front, reaching out for the band. Hands in the air everywhere, cellphones snapping pictures. Everyone seemed to be...

On January 16th Luke Bryan’s “That’s My Kind Of Night” tour kicked off in Columbus Ohio at the Value City Arena in the Jerome Schottenstein Center Who knew that 6 years ago Luke Bryan’s merchandise sales team member Cole Swindell would be opening up for him on tour. Cole...

You might have heard the quote: “Comedy is a serious business.” At The Newport, on June 11tht, it was clear how much “Weird” Al Yankovic holds to that quote with his multimedia extravaganza. The serious business of “Weird” Al’s comedy is evident in the sheer amount of precision and...

One thing is for sure, if you are going to see folk singer Todd Snider. Whether it is the first time going to see the Americana/folk/alternative country musician or the fiftieth, no two shows will ever be the same. While known for crowd favorite such as ‘Beer Run’, new...

When is the last time you Wang Chunged? For all you die hard Wang Chung fans there is no longer a need to dance frenziedly in your sinful Doc Martins with those shoulder padded blazers. Wang Chang is bursting back onto the music scene with a new album entitled...

Opening your concert by playing your new album straight through shows trust not only in the new songs but your fans as well. Considering how well their new album Oceania has sold when supposedly nobody is buying albums it might have helped assuage any concerns. Check that. I don’t think Billy Corgan...

In the late days of summer, not much compares to an out door concert, featuring feelgood vibes and familiar songs. The night was perfect to grab a beer and a seat on the lawn to see one of the best shows the LC has seen in a while. Upon...

Known for a unique folk rock style, English band Mumford and Sons lit up the “car park” (in the words of keyboardist Ben Lovett) at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion on Tuesday night. Nashville-based Apache Relay opened the show on the main stage, along with the LA-based rock band Dawes....

Annual rock fest, the Vans Warped Tour took over the Blossom Music Center on Wednesday. Fans from across the country traveled to see the spectacle and enjoy a day of alternative rock heaven. Long lines proceeded entry into the venue as many people came out early to spend the...

The Summerland 2012 Music Tour time machine landed right here in Columbus last week, packed with songs that are guaranteed to evoke memories of where we were the first time we heard them. The first group to take the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion stage following a brief intro from Mark...

I might not have attended many frat parties in college, and that may have been for several very good reasons, but I’d be a liar if I told you the ones I did attend weren’t fun. Sipping PJ from red Solo cups and wandering around aimlessly with a flock...

Every summer music fans trust Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center to be musical mecca, with a show schedule that satisfies all ages, backgrounds, and musical tastes. Rarely, however, do those fans all show up on the same night. On June 26 the seats of PNC Pavilion and the brand-spanking new...

On one of the more mild days of this summer, Modest Mouse graced fans at the Lifestyles Communities Pavilion with a night to be remembered. Upon walking into the venue, it was obvious that the energy was high. The sold out show had yet to start and the grass...

My first memory of bands like Mississippi’s, Saving Able goes back to the late 1990’s when the bellowing “yeah” of Eddie Vedder made its way into the pipes of so many front men. In fact, I jokingly referred to these bands and this genre of music as “Yeah music”. ...

Miranda Lambert brought her On Fire tour to Nationwide arena Thursday night. Special guest included two of todays most popular country artist, Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. The predominantly female crowed filled in Nationwide to listen to some of country music’s finest. Lines of over one hundred peopled gathered...

Upon entering the concert that night I had many expectations having never seen Radiohead perform live before, but I was prepared for anything. From the look of the crowd that looked more like they had just come from a cubicle than were about to take in a live show...

80s rock icons REO Speedwagon performed in Huntington Park Thursday in a concert benefiting Buckeye Ranch, a charity that provides mental health treatment for children and their families. The show wasn’t all about the good cause, however, and lead singer and guitarist Kevin Cronin made it a point to...

The geek, the chic and some of the freaks from all over the Midwest came out in droves this past Saturday for day one of the sixth annual Rock on the Range festival held at Columbus Crew Stadium. While most were anticipating to hear from band’s like Adelita’s Way,...

On Friday night, the anticipation gave way to excitement as fans at crew stadium kicked off Rock on the Range weekend. The stage was set (literally) and bands were ready to start the weekend off with a combination of covers and hit singles. Attendees also had the chance to...

On a Thursday night, country artists Justin Moore stopped at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus as part of the Outlaws Like Me tour. The warm sunny weather set the mood for the night as a parade of half lit concertgoers arrived. The lines for alcohol were enormous and...

It’s been almost three years since Manson has graced a stage Columbus, Ohio. That drought will end on May 20th when Manson plays the mainstage at the annual Rock on the Range at Crew Stadium. Time can be a blessing or a curse for an artist. Take too much...

Eric Church rocked the house last night at Nationwide Arena with the The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour featuring Brantley Gilbert. The show was almost a packed house, not an easy feat for the large arena. Georgia born, Brantley Gilbert started off warming up with some songs fans were...

Thursday night Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert and Blackberry Smoke brought The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour to Nationwide arena. The crowd was rowdy and there seemed to be electricity in the air. With every passing minute the energy in the building was growing and fans were ready to rock. The...

Blue October took the stage on Thursday, April 12 at Newport Music Hall and came to Columbus ready to give their fans exactly what they wanted. They gave a performance that hit every emotion along with every note. The rock band from Houston, Texas hung a Texas flag on...

Friday night in Columbus, Ohio at the Lifestyle Community venue was British band, ‘Brit Floyd’, ‘The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Tribute Band’. Reading the description of the band was a lot to live up to, and it didn’t disappoint. The show was something beyond any experience I had expected. ...